Politics & Pints: October

Bill Ingram Announces Rally Schedule

Bill Ingram Campaign Rallies!

Plan to attend a Meet & Greet listed below and get to know Bill Ingram, GOP candidate for 91st Assembly District!

Dean’s, Plum City
Tuesday, September 28

Golden Frog, Fountain City
Wednesday, September 29

Beedle’s, Centerville
Thursday, September 30

Dodge Street Grill, Whitehall
Wednesday, October 6

Eastside Bar & Grill, Independence
Monday, October 11

Red Ram, Alma
Thursday, October 14

All rallies start at 6pm

www.ingram4u.com

Donate, events and information.

Kapanke calls for Debates in all 19 counties

~*~Kapanke Proposes Debate Schedule~*~
Challenges Kind to Debate in all Counties in the 3rd CD

La Crosse, WI—Dan Kapanke, Republican candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, released the following schedule of debates for the month of October. Kapanke has called on incumbent Ron Kind to meet him in each of the 19 counties in the third district.

―"This year, more than any other, voters should have the opportunity to hear directly from both me and my opponent," said Dan Kapanke.

―"Debates in each county are important. Ron Kind and I have totally different ideas about how this country should be governed and he should be prepared to face voters in this district, and explain his philosophy to them."

The Kapanke campaign has proposed county debates on the following dates – with the locations to be determined by the campaigns:

1. October 1 – Eau Claire County
2. October 3 - Buffalo County
3. October 4 – Crawford County
4. October 8 – Dunn County
5. October 9 – Pierce County
6. October 12 – Jackson County
7. October 15 – St. Croix County
8. October 16 – Trempealeau County
9. October 17 – Pepin County
10. October 18 – Grant County
11. October 19 – Vernon County
12. October 22 – Lafayette County
13. October 23 – Iowa County
14. October 24 – Richland County
15. October 25 – Sauk County
16. October 26 – La Crosse County
17. October 27 – Monroe County
18. October 28 – Juneau County
19. October 29 – Clark County

Contact Brian Chatwin: (608) 797-7322

Congratulations!

Congratulations to all the winners of the Republican Primary Election and thank you to all the Candidates for deciding to stand up for America and our Republican values by making the difficult decision to run for political office. All the hard work by the volunteers is much appreciated also.

General Election Republican Candidates:

• Scott Walker (Governor)
• Rebecca Kleefisch (Lt. Governor)
• JB Han Hollen (Attorney General)
• David King (Secretary of State)
• Kurt Schuller (State Treasurer)
• Ron Johnson (US Senate)
• Dan Kapanke (3rd Congressional District)
• Ed Thompson (31st State Senate District)
• Bill Ingram (91st Assembly District)
• Angeline Sylla (Clerk of Courts)

On to Round Two!!

The General Election is Tuesday, November 2nd.

GOP Comeback. . . Feel the Rumble!!

Primary Day is Here!

Get out the vote today! In Trempealeau County it is especially vital we turn out all the Republican votes we can. With so much attention on the Democrat primary due to the local race for Sheriff, it is imperative conservative voters make it to the polls today. Please encourage your family, friends, and neighbors to vote in the Republican Primary today. If you would like to see sample ballots or need assistance finding your polling location, please visit: https://vpa.wi.gov/

Team Orange!

Dave Westlake for US Senate

Thanks to Diane Reid of the Republican Party of Trempealeau County for making this fantastic "movie poster" about a grassroots campaign that has truly been a lot of fun and has formed a lot of friendships as well. It's not too late to get in on the scene either! Vote for Dave Westlake in the Republican Primary on Tuesday, September 14th to help the adventure continue!

Why I am Dave Westlake.

by Valerie Pierzina

I first heard the name 'Dave Westlake' at the 2009 Republican State Convention in La Crosse. Dave was there to bravely announce his candidacy for US Senate against Russ Feingold at a time when the Republican brand was not at all popular and Constitutional conservatism was thought to be near extinction. I signed up for his e-mails and took a business card without giving it much thought. Later, I found Dave on facebook and YouTube making impassioned historical comparisons, touting our nation’s first principles, and promoting conservative ideas reminiscent of Goldwater himself. The first time I met Dave in person was at our county’s Lincoln Day Dinner the following January. By now he had taken on the symbolic “blaze orange” garb and already put thousands of miles of “campaign highway” on his unmistakable white SUV. It struck me that Dave recognized me and knew my name immediately, through merely being one of his numerous “facebook friends.” Dave Westlake is a genuine individual, a man of character and depth. He is someone who will lead the fight, not just claim to join it . . . after all, who is there really to join? Dave is strong, principled and fights for his convictions, yet even if you disagree with him, it is impossible not to like him. Dave looks you in the eye and listens to what you are saying. In other words, he is not your typical politician. Eventually more candidates joined the race and most have faded away, but Dave Westlake has remained constant, committed to the cause and positive that Wisconsin desperately craves something other than “politics as usual.” Dave Westlake faces a very wealthy, party endorsed, GOP template of an opponent in the Republican primary on Tuesday. Even with this difficult challenge, Dave Westlake has never lost faith in himself or his devoted grassroots team. Back in 2009 I never expected that I would become so closely involved with his campaign and feel so passionate about a politician, but I am very thankful I did and feel blessed I got to know the man, the candidate, the leader, that is Dave Westlake. I pray that voters choose to get to know him better too. Please vote for Dave Westlake in the Republican Primary on September 14th. Thank you.

www.davewestlake.org

September 11th - Patriots Day

GOP Candidates on the Primary Ballot

This is the final list of Republican candidates that have qualified to be on the September 14th Primary Ballot according to the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board. Wisconsin adheres to an Open Primary with no need to register to vote ahead of time or with a particular party beforehand. Voters may only vote for candidates of one party. Below are the Candidates that have qualified to be on the Republican ballot. Click on their names to learn more about each candidate at their website. Please take the time to choose your candidate wisely and be an informed voter. If you need help finding your polling location or would like to view a sample ballot, follow this link: https://vpa.wi.gov/ Wisconsin polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm. Please vote Tuesday, September 14th in the Republican Primary.
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Governor:

1. Scott Walker
2. Mark Neumann
3. Scott Paterick

Lieutenant Governor:

1. Dave Ross
2. Rebecca Kleefisch
3. Brett Davis
4. Robert Gerald Lorge
5. Nick Voegeli

Attorney General:

1. JB Van Hollen

Secretary of State:

1. David King

State Treasurer:

1. Scott Feldt
2. Jim Sanfilippo
3. Kurt Schuller

US Senate:

1. Dave Westlake
2. Ron Johnson
3. Stephen Finn

Congressional District 3:

1. Dan Kapanke
2. Bruce Evers

State Senate District 31:

1. Ed Thompson

Assembly District 91:

1. Bill Ingram

Clerk of Courts:

1. Angeline Sylla

Sheriff:

N/A

Coroner:

N/A

Patriots' Day Picnic!!

You’re Invited to Join Us for a
Patriots' Day Picnic!!

The Republican Party of Trempealeau County would like YOU to join us on a day dedicated to our civil service providers from around the county. We extend our thanks to you and remember those we lost on September 11, 2001.
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Please bring your choice of meat to grill for your family and a dish to pass along with eating utensils and your choice of beverage for the picnic. Seating may be limited, so you may want to bring a chair or blanket. There will be games for the entire family. There is a baseball diamond, basketball court, and playground equipment available. Bring your lawn games if you have them! It will be a day of fun!!

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Also, since this is an important election year, all the Wisconsin candidates have been invited to attend. Hopefully some of them will be able to make it. We will have tables set up with literature from the candidates so that you make an informed vote on September 14th!

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Saturday, September 11th at Melby Park in Whitehall!

Festivities begin at Noon.

Eating will take place around 1:00.

Social activities until 5:00pm.

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Hope to see you there!!

Also remember to VOTE in the Republican Primary on Tuesday, 9/14/2010!

All Politics is Local: a blessing or a curse?

by Valerie Pierzina

Primary elections in Wisconsin do not always garner a high voter turnout, with past percentages typically in the range of 9-17%. This year is different however. The voter turnout is expected to reach as high as 28% as estimated by the Government Accountability Board. That would be the highest voter turnout in the history of our state, with the highest being 27.9% in 1964. There are many reasons for renewed interest in the primary process. For one, voters have simply become more aware and more engaged than in years past as they recognize that elected officials are no longer listening to or accurately representing the will of the people. Much of this realization has been sparked by the persistent presence of the TEA Party movement. Another reason this primary in particular has such strong interest is that most of the races are also contested. The Governor’s office is open, there is a primary for US Senate, and there are contested primaries in numerous constitutional offices as well as congressional seats. While most of the action and interesting races are plainly on the Republican side of the ticket, “politics is local,” as the old saying goes, and local races often drive elections. Wisconsin adheres to an “Open Primary” system which does not require voters to register (and subsequently vote) with one specific party. However, while it is an “Open Primary” in that regard, voters are still required to declare one party at the ballot box and are not allowed to cross-over and vote for candidates of both political parties within the same primary. On the September 14th Primary, Wisconsin voters will choose either a Republican ballot or a Democrat ballot. My concern with this on the local level is that Trempealeau County is already a Democrat County. Couple that with the fact that there is a hot button race for Trempealeau County Sheriff on the Democrat side, and no real contested primaries locally on the Republican side, and this could add up to a low voter turnout on the Republican side of the ticket in Trempealeau County’s primary election. As a side note, even the Republican candidates themselves are not doing all they can to increase their voter turnout. Many Republican candidates encourage voting in the September 14th Primary on their campaign literature, but fail to mention anywhere they are a Republican or stress a vote in the Republican Primary. Republicans must be comfortable calling themselves Republican to ensure voters know where to find them on the primary ballot. Anyway, even though I would argue there is clearly more at stake on the Republican side, and a vote there would certainly have more impact, politics is local and people may feel more connected to a local race. This is why I was so disheartened to hear that Terry Daffinson, chose to primary the Democrat incumbent Sheriff Richard Anderson instead of running as a Republican. First of all, I believe a lot of Daffinson's support would come from Republicans, (who hopefully still choose to vote in the Republican primary)! And, secondly, there is no one running for Sheriff as a Republican which would have ensured Terry make it to the general with the support of the Republican Party of Trempealeau County at his back, a group that has become very strong and dedicated over the past couple years. In closing, this one local race could alter our own Republican turnout in the county. I hope this is not true and I know the Republican Party of Trempealeau County has done all it possibly can to promote and educate residents on the importance of the Republican primary vote. Now, we will just have to wait and see if all those efforts paid off or if citizens of Trempealeau County decide to keep it local.

REMINDER: Rally for Dave Westlake

The following is the first radio ad for Dave Westlake, candidate for US Senate. Also, a reminder that Dave will be in Eau Claire tonight beginning at 7pm for a Rally and Tailgate Party at the Living Room Coffee House on 2006 Cameron Street. The Living Room will be offering FREE Hot Dogs and $1 Lattes until 8pm! This is a good chance to get to know Dave Westlake and see if he is a candidate worthy of your vote on September 14th. Hope to see you there!

Bill Ingram~ Candidate for 91st Assembly

Conservative candidate Bill Ingram is running a strong campaign for Wisconsin's 91st Assembly. The video above is Bill speaking at a TEA Party rally in Chippewa Falls.

Bill Ingram believes. . .

Wisconsin Families need Cash in their pockets, NOT Higher Taxes.

Wisconsin Manufacturing Companies need Orders, NOT Bailouts.

Wisconsin Residents need GOOD PAYING JOBS, NOT foreclosures, late fees, collection notices, and high interest.

Vote Bill Ingram for Assembly. . . .

a Working Man for Working People!

Dan Kapanke ~ NRCC Fundraiser

Congressman Pete Sessions

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is a political committee devoted to increasing the 179-member Republican Conference in the U.S. House of Representatives. The NRCC is governed by its chairman, U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions (TX-32), and an executive committee composed of Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Please join Congressman Pete Sessions,
Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee
at a fundraiser for…

Dan Kapanke
Candidate, U.S. House of Representatives

Friday, September 3, 2010 ~ 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Days Inn Hotel - La Crosse Conference Center
101 Sky Harbour Drive, La Crosse
(I-90 & Airport Exit 2)

$100/person
R.S.V.P. to Abby at 608.792.9669
or scheduler@kapankeforcongress.com